Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh thick wheat noodles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1/4 cup sweet bean paste (Tianmianjiang)
- 2 tablespoons yellow soybean paste (Huangdoujiang)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup water or broth
- 1 cup shredded cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef or lamb and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Add sweet bean paste, yellow soybean paste, soy sauce, and sugar to the wok. Stir well to combine with the meat.
- Pour in water or broth and bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- To serve, place cooked noodles in bowls. Spoon a generous amount of the meat sauce over the noodles.
- Top with shredded cucumber, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions.
- Mix everything together just before eating.
Notes
- Authentic Zha Jiang Mian often uses specific Chinese fermented bean pastes; adjust to your preference.
- You can add other vegetables like blanched bean sprouts or radishes.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce.
- This dish is best served immediately after preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry, Simmer
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg